Staff Accountant - Accounts Payable

Location Hybrid — Chicago office required Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday Reports To Accounting Manager About the Role We are seeking a detail-oriented Staff Accountant to join our accounting team, with a primary focus on accounts payable operations, benefits payment processing, and corporate card program management. This role is critical to ensuring accurate, timely, and compliant financial transactions across the organization. Key Responsibilities Accounts Payable Management: Process and pay all AP bills accurately and on time, ensuring proper coding, approval workflows, and vendor relationship management Benefits Payment Processing: Manage and process all benefit-related payments, ensuring accuracy and compliance with plan terms and payment deadlines Corporate Card Program Administration: Oversee the company's Ramp corporate card program including expense reconciliation, policy compliance, and reporting Vendor Management: Handle new vendor setup and collection of W-9/tax documentation 1099 Compliance: Responsible for 1099 preparation and vendor W-9 collection, including year-end 1099 filing support AP Reporting: Maintain AP aging reports and proactively follow up on past-due items Maintain accurate and organized financial records related to AP, benefits, and corporate card transactions Reconcile vendor statements and resolve discrepancies in a timely mannerAssist with month-end close processes related to AP and corporate card activity Support internal and external audits by providing documentation and reports as needed Identify opportunities to improve AP and expense management processes Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field preferred 2+ years of experience in accounts payable or general accounting Experience with Sage Intacct preferred Experience with 1099 preparation and W-9 collection processes Strong attention to detail and organizational skills Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and general accounting software Excellent communication skills and a collaborative approach to working with vendors and internal teams #J-18808-Ljbffr